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NOT ENOUGH, NOW TOO MUCH? HELP...

So I really dont get this... I struggle to increase supply using fengrk, m.m. tea, blessed thistle and pumping (alot) b/c my LO wasnt gaining and NOW DS is throwing fits @ bresast b/c my LD is so abuntant! I dont know what to do? We try Laid back BF, LO is really fussy/gassy on poop days (every 2-3days) dr says thats ok b/c of the formula, still getting some F.supps (bout 8oz a day) b/c when I lowered the amount last week he didnt gain anything. Im so confused. Im able to pump 1-2oz AFTER he BF and 4-5oz if im pumping for a missed BF session (work) Is this something I just have to deal with? But if my supply is ok why no weight gain? Wets had decreased some 6-8xday,but not soaked liked before,(did KellyMom test w/adding 40cc water to dry diaper seemedbout like LOs) and poops per week arnt different(2-3) but are more seedy (but med green not yellow) Anyone know what mite be going on??? Im so frustrated

Re: NOT ENOUGH, NOW TOO MUCH? HELP...

So, it looks like from your signature that Raiden is 2 mos?
Frustrated? I'm confused--it sounds like you've turned around your bfing experience and now have an improved supply that's a good thing! So it used to be seeral concerns and now there are fewer concerns--good, no?

Re: NOT ENOUGH, NOW TOO MUCH? HELP...

I had a similar situation, I didn't have enough milk/milk came in late and now I have an oversupply. They had me stop pumping after he eats. I pump the foremilk off before he eats. Most of this milk I throw away, but I might start saving it to add to cereal and solids when we get ready for that or add it to formula to feed him when I am not around. I am going to try the blockfeeding next. Our weight gain is slow. It sounds good to not worry about the scale, but that is what the dr's worry about and they have a huge influence.
Good luck! This is tough.